Josh Hines-Allen: Everything you need to know

Hines-Allen recorded 8.0 sacks among his 49 tackles (28 solo) in the 2025 regular season while adding three passes defensed. Hines-Allen suited up for all 17 regular-season games and matched his 2024 regular-season sack total. He hasn't come close to replicating the production from his 17.5-sack Pro Bowl season in 2023, but Hines-Allen remains a steady contributor when it comes to rushing the passer, having notched at least 7.0 sacks in six of his seven NFL campaigns. He'll face former namesake Josh Allen and the Bills in the wild-card round Sunday, and Hines-Allen's ability to generate pressure could be key to slowing down Buffalo's star quarterback.

Hines-Allen (illness) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos. Hines-Allen started the week on the injury report with an illness, but upgraded to full participation in practice Friday and will start against the Broncos. The 28-year-old has 40 tackles (23 solo), including 7.0 sacks, and two pass breakups in 14 games this season.

Hines-Allen (illness/shoulder) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice. Hines-Allen upgraded to limited participation Thursday after missing Wednesday's session due to a mix of illness and shoulder issues. Now back on the practice field, the defensive end will have one more opportunity to upgrade his participation and potentially dodge an injury designation before Sunday's game against the Broncos.